Complete newbie.
We are having an 15 x 30 x 54" pool installed this week. The excavator had to take off 13" of soil to level the area. As such, I suspect the 54" pool walls in that area will likely not meet code for fencing (attachment). We plan to deck all around the pool in the spring and I would prefer not to spend much on fencing only to toss it in six months. I did a bunch of research to looking for cost-effective (<$200) methods to fence in the new pool (+ gate) without much success.
I am not trying to skirt any codes and want the pool to be safe so I can sleep at night. Our local code says you need fencing if water depth is greater than 18". Rather than temporary fencing, could I just fill the new pool to 18" and leave it uncovered for the winter? Will that amount of water be sufficient to flatten out the liner?
I have a winter cover and pillow but realized that won't work as intended if I go with the 18" water depth idea.
I welcome any suggestions
Thanks,
John
We are having an 15 x 30 x 54" pool installed this week. The excavator had to take off 13" of soil to level the area. As such, I suspect the 54" pool walls in that area will likely not meet code for fencing (attachment). We plan to deck all around the pool in the spring and I would prefer not to spend much on fencing only to toss it in six months. I did a bunch of research to looking for cost-effective (<$200) methods to fence in the new pool (+ gate) without much success.
I am not trying to skirt any codes and want the pool to be safe so I can sleep at night. Our local code says you need fencing if water depth is greater than 18". Rather than temporary fencing, could I just fill the new pool to 18" and leave it uncovered for the winter? Will that amount of water be sufficient to flatten out the liner?
I have a winter cover and pillow but realized that won't work as intended if I go with the 18" water depth idea.
I welcome any suggestions
Thanks,
John
I see your concern. While I'm not too sure on the overall code requirements, I'm wondering if it still applies to an above ground pool, with no ladder installed or ability to enter the pool, especially if it was covered? Seems like I recall a similar discussion about the rules for AGPs which vary a bit from inground. But let's see if someone else replies to help clarify.
